According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, William Riley appears in 752 case documents, and 2 email records in the Epstein files.
Private investigator based in Florida who co-owned the Riley & Kiraly firm with partner Stephen Kiraly. Retained by Epstein defense attorney Roy Black during the Palm Beach criminal investigation. In October 2005, investigator Paul Lavery delivered three computers, 29 bound telephone directories, and over 100 other items removed from Epstein's Palm Beach mansion to Riley's office for 'inventory and safekeeping purposes.' Riley wrote a detailed memo to Roy Black cataloguing all items. The computers included one linked to Epstein's home surveillance system. When police executed a search warrant two weeks later, the computers were 'conspicuously missing.'
The hard drives remained in Riley's custody for over 20 years. In March 2026, Rep. Robert Garcia sent Riley a letter demanding testimony and preservation of all evidence. Riley has 488 document mentions in the EFTA corpus.
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Background
William Riley. Private Investigator, Florida. Co-owner, Riley & Kiraly Investigations.
Epstein Connection
Retained by Epstein defense attorney Roy Black during the Palm Beach investigation. In October 2005, investigator Paul Lavery delivered three computers, 29 telephone directories, and over 100 items from Epstein's mansion to Riley's office. Riley wrote a detailed memo to Roy Black cataloguing all items. The computers included one linked to Epstein's home surveillance system. When police executed a search warrant two weeks later, the computers were 'conspicuously missing.' The hard drives have remained in Riley's custody for over 20 years. Timeframe: 2005-2026.
Key Allegations(3)
Received Epstein evidence removed before police search
documentedHeld Epstein hard drives for 21 years
documentedComputers missing when police searched Epstein's mansion
documentedLegal Status
Rep. Robert Garcia sent letter demanding testimony and evidence preservation in March 2026
Key Relationships(5)
Defense attorney who retained Riley
Investigator who delivered Epstein's items to Riley
Business partner at Riley & Kiraly
Subject of investigation; items from his mansion
Congressman demanding Riley's testimony
Timeline(4 events)
Received 3 computers, 29 telephone directories, and 100+ items from Epstein's mansion via Paul Lavery
Wrote detailed inventory memo to Roy Black
Police search warrant executed; computers 'conspicuously missing'
Rep. Robert Garcia sent letter demanding testimony and evidence preservation
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (2)
Service of Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas
FBI FACSIMILE COVER SHEET Two subpoenas: 1) William Riley and 2) Custodian of Records, Riley Kiraly.
Service of Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas
FBI FACSIMILE COVER SHEET Two subpoenas: 1) William Riley and 2) Custodian of Records, Riley Kiraly.
About William Riley
Who is William Riley?
Private investigator based in Florida who co-owned the Riley & Kiraly firm with partner Stephen Kiraly. Retained by Epstein defense attorney Roy Black during the Palm Beach criminal investigation. In October 2005, investigator Paul Lavery delivered three computers, 29 bound telephone directories, and over 100 other items removed from Epstein's Palm Beach mansion to Riley's office for 'inventory and safekeeping purposes.' Riley wrote a detailed memo to Roy Black cataloguing all items. The computers included one linked to Epstein's home surveillance system. When police executed a search warrant two weeks later, the computers were 'conspicuously missing.' The hard drives remained in Riley's custody for over 20 years. In March 2026, Rep. Robert Garcia sent Riley a letter demanding testimony and preservation of all evidence. Riley has 488 document mentions in the EFTA corpus.
What is William Riley's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
William Riley appears in 752 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 2 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is William Riley in the Epstein files?
Yes. William Riley is referenced in 752 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
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